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In a world obsessed with relentless positivity and "manifesting" success, Mark Manson’s arrived like a cold splash of water to the face.

Most of us are "average" in most things we do. Manson argues that the modern obsession with being "exceptional" is actually a recipe for misery. When you accept your own ordinariness, you relieve yourself of the pressure to be a superstar, which actually frees you up to accomplish what you truly care about. 3. Choose Your Struggles

Procrastination usually comes from waiting for "inspiration" or "motivation." Manson flips the script: Action →right arrow Inspiration →right arrow

Everything has a "suffering cost." Choose the one you find meaningful. 4. The Responsibility/Fault Fallacy

We often avoid taking responsibility for our problems because we think it means we are at "fault." Manson draws a sharp line here: you may not be at fault for what happened to you (e.g., being cheated on or a sudden layoff), but you are always responsible for how you respond to it. Taking responsibility is how you reclaim your power. 5. The "Do Something" Principle

Happiness requires struggle. Instead of asking "What do I want to enjoy?", Manson suggests asking,

If you want the successful startup, you have to want the 80-hour work weeks and the risk of failure.